World's first private stamp used by gold traders of China

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World's first private stamp used by gold traders of China and Japan in the year 1847 known as 'china japan gold traders stamp' was sold in London for $550000 per stamp. This stamp was recently discovered in January 2010 from Dr Philip Presley collection in London and are considered as world's most valuable and rare stamps.

In the year 1847 China and Japan gold traders printed 15 stamps for gold postage to and from China/Japan. 5 stamps were used by the gold traders after which the use of stamp was immediately stopped. 10 stamps are still unused, among which 2 stamps was sold for $550000 per stamp in London this November making it most expensive rare stamps worldwide.

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